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by supergulls » 08 Sep 2014, 18:47

I spoke to him at the ground the day after the trial and he said it had gone well and he had been invited back for another game which I think may be this week.

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by OllieGull » 08 Sep 2014, 16:43

I saw him in Sainsburys' a few days ago so I think he's still here, not too sure though

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by chunkygull » 08 Sep 2014, 14:22

Does anyone know what the situation is with Jake Hutchings and Southend. How did his trial go etc and are they interested in him?

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by Glostergull » 02 Sep 2014, 10:49

tomogull wrote: This for me has been a concern for the past two or three seasons. Where are players not regularly in the first team squad such as Thompson, Sullivan even Seabright, the new keeper, going to get match practice other than the odd ad hoc matches and probably Devon Bowl games ? Pearce, for example, hasn't played a competitive game this season (I know her was sidelined for the first couple of games). Training is okay of course, but there is nothing like competitive matches to keep players sharp or to develop. Anyone know what other clubs like, say, Exeter, Bristol Rvrs or Plymouth do, or is it general practice now not to run a 'reserve' side because of financial constraints?
As far as I know. Rovers are very much in the same boat as we are. possibly worse. I thought we had a team reformed to play reserve matches when the new regime took over. Has it now been scrapped again. Rovers scrapped thier reseverves 2 or 3 years ago and havent had one since. Not sure how that fits with having an academy. I would have thought that having some sort of reserve team was a requirement for an academy. otherwise how could you possibly bring on players and asseess their progress.

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by ferrarilover » 02 Sep 2014, 10:45

Are there that many games to a Devon Bowl?

Matt.

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by PhilGull » 02 Sep 2014, 10:42

I don't think anyone, even Premier League teams play reserve football any more, this was one of the reason's for Dyke's League 3 idea. They have a Premiership under-21s league where I think 3 over-age players are allowed per match.
Reserve team leagues simply aren't financially viable. As well as the travelling costs there is paying someone to manage them and having a quad big enough to not have to risk injury fulfilling fixtures....
Arranging reserve friendlies seems to be the way to go but perhaps another option would be some sort of under-21 invitational competition with the three professional Devon clubs, Tivvy, Truro and a couple of the other better non-league sides. Maybe enough to play one or two games a month... Could maybe call it the Devon bowl... ;-)

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by Jeff » 31 Aug 2014, 22:24

With regards to the reserve team situation, I've seen a number of clubs in Non-League have players on dual registration. Not 100% sure what the ins and outs of it are, but it seems on the face of it players can be registered with two clubs, and appear for either as required. (I'll be interested to know more about how that system works, if it's not that straightforward).

Steve Tully was openly touting Truro around for that sort of relationship, but it could potentially be the ideal ticket. If you're not in the team, go and have run out for Truro. When needed, you're back with us but in the meantime you've stayed match fit and sharp.

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by mike86 » 31 Aug 2014, 20:33

thanks for the reply. I guess I just assumed all sides at conference level would have them. but what you say about the travelling is a very fair point, and friendlies must be financially better option. I guess short term loans is a option too?

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by tomogull » 31 Aug 2014, 19:06

CP Gull wrote: Since then, we arrange friendlies with local sides, mainly just Plymouth and Exeter, on an ad hoc basis. In fact we have our first of these this season, this coming Tuesday at Plymouth, where we will probably field a mixture of pros who haven't seen much competitive action of late, together with a handful of the youth team to make up the numbers. So expect the likes of Seabright, Pearce, Hutchings, Thompson, Chaney, Sullivan and possibly even Bowman to feature.

http://mobile.torquayunited.com/news/ar ... 78671.aspx
This for me has been a concern for the past two or three seasons. Where are players not regularly in the first team squad such as Thompson, Sullivan even Seabright, the new keeper, going to get match practice other than the odd ad hoc matches and probably Devon Bowl games ? Pearce, for example, hasn't played a competitive game this season (I know her was sidelined for the first couple of games). Training is okay of course, but there is nothing like competitive matches to keep players sharp or to develop. Anyone know what other clubs like, say, Exeter, Bristol Rvrs or Plymouth do, or is it general practice now not to run a 'reserve' side because of financial constraints?

Jake Hutchings

by CP Gull » 31 Aug 2014, 18:21

mike86 wrote:do Torquay have a reserve/u21 team for the youngsters/fringe players to develop and stay match fit in that stage between u18-first team. I have searched about but can only see a u18s side and nothing after that? also random question is kirtys macenzie still with torquay?
We did play in a South West Reserve Team League (we even finished top of it one year!) for a few years up until a couple of years back but that gradually fell apart as teams withdrew. It became ridiculous in the final season when we were travelling as far afield as places like Brighton, Crawley and Forest Green Rovers ... just too far to go for reserve team football.

Since then, we arrange friendlies with local sides, mainly just Plymouth and Exeter, on an ad hoc basis. In fact we have our first of these this season, this coming Tuesday at Plymouth, where we will probably field a mixture of pros who haven't seen much competitive action of late, together with a handful of the youth team to make up the numbers. So expect the likes of Seabright, Pearce, Hutchings, Thompson, Chaney, Sullivan and possibly even Bowman to feature.

http://mobile.torquayunited.com/news/ar ... 78671.aspx

As for Kirtys MacKenzie, he left us by mutual consent during the course of last season having his contract settled up early. He was diagnosed with Diabetes a few months earlier and as far as I am aware isn't currently playing for anyone.

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by mike86 » 31 Aug 2014, 18:06

do Torquay have a reserve/u21 team for the youngsters/fringe players to develop and stay match fit in that stage between u18-first team. I have searched about but can only see a u18s side and nothing after that? also random question is kirtys macenzie still with torquay?

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by chunkygull » 29 Aug 2014, 21:28

OllieGull wrote: Agreed, was abysmal last year but has been OK this year, doesn't really do anything to get praised but also in my opinion hasn't done anything to deserve criticism.
Not being funny, but more or less every fan report of matches so far as I have read them has said Tonge is crap, his defending might be better than previous but his passing and distribution of the ball have been abysmal.

I cant believe our standards and expectations as Torquay supporters have fallen so far that we are happy to accept the likes of Tonge and Cruise at full back. Nothing against them I want them to do well when they play for my team, I hope they prove me wrong. Whats wrong with suggesting or looking at other options though.

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by OllieGull » 29 Aug 2014, 20:24

Richinns wrote:Tonge has had a fairly solid season so far. Better than last year. Perhaps give the guy a break for a while. Playing ok and I am sure it would help his confidence to back him instead of attack him whilst he is doing ok.
Agreed, was abysmal last year but has been OK this year, doesn't really do anything to get praised but also in my opinion hasn't done anything to deserve criticism.

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by Richinns » 29 Aug 2014, 12:20

Tonge has had a fairly solid season so far. Better than last year. Perhaps give the guy a break for a while. Playing ok and I am sure it would help his confidence to back him instead of attack him whilst he is doing ok.

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by chunkygull » 29 Aug 2014, 11:30

PhilGull wrote:And why hasn't he been played at right-back? The previous posters are correct in their assertion that blooding a youngster at centre-half is always difficult which is why most centre-halves start their careers at full-back or in central midfield.
Given Hutchings' apparent ability to perform as a right-back surely he should be there ahead of Thompson and maybe pushing Tonge for a starting place a la Ives...?
Not a bad shout, couldnt be much worse surely.

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